04 Oct 1865
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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1865
Page
1
A fragmentary verse praises a mother and child, presenting a painted face as a daily benediction. The speaker envisions the figure offering calm, enduring love beyond worldly disguise, urging patience for the young martyrs and promising a finer life. The cadence recalls domestic blessing and spiritual consolation.
The excerpt discusses Confederate support dynamics and Union war aims, noting mutual aid between factions, political maneuvering around Vallandigham and Lincoln, and press commentary on peace versus war. It references August 1864 events and reactions in Democratic and Peace factions.
A lengthy extract outlines Northern and Southern political maneuvers during the Civil War, detailing calls for peace, Democratic and Conservative Party pressures, and Jefferson Davis's diplomacy. It notes a major 1864-65 debate over giving soldiers the right to vote and records a final House vote on the matter, highlighting Copperhead opposition and party leadership standings. The document references Lincoln, McClellan, and key dates of October 3 to November 9, with accounts of partisan rhetoric and legislative actions surrounding soldier enfranchisement.
Extract from the 1864 Legislative Record shows Pennsylvanians urged thanks to Major General George G. Meade and the Army of the Potomac for lifting the state from rebel threat at Gettysburg. Copperheads faced denunciation as soldiers vow not to back candidates allied with ingratitude for such sacrifices.
The text critiques Mr Boyce for showing pretended Unionist sentiments after the Rebel collapse. It cites a Columbia South Carolina speech before Lincoln's 1860 election claiming arming should begin and declares readiness to oppose any Southern state stance aligning with enemies.
A fragment from an 1863 diary parodies copperhead attitudes with a long anecdote about a Virginia mountain family. It contrasts a cowardly husband with a brave wife who kills a bear while the note-taker mocks antiwar sentiment and boasts of Union victory.
The narrative portrays Col. Davis battling a hostile press owned and controlled by enemies. It condemns alleged sensationalism and misrepresentation while noting accusations of murder and robbery against his opponents. The piece questions his call to voters amid claimed inconsistencies.
A report describes Johnson being sharply silenced in Washington by Maj. Gen. John W. Geary after asserting treasonous sentiments. Johnson claimed presidential pardon but faced objections from advancing officials who argued he could not speak freely in the capital.
An eccentric preacher recalls a tale about a male and female calf linked to a prodigal fable. A hotel table conversation prompts a neighbor to joke about the place being good for chickens because dead ones are rare nearby.
A humorous note recalls accidental deaths and an antidote idea from a trusted remedy. A clergyman helps a slipping elderly parishioner while the tale ends with the old man joking about his profession never climbing higher.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a public notice context with unclear names and dates. The readable pieces mention a public nature and potential sale or action by officials, but details are missing to identify parties, location, or deadlines.
The article discusses practical farming ideas on improving animal fattening through mineral and soil amendments. It highlights nutrients like phosphates and potash, the role of proper drainage, and the potential gains in meat production from targeted extracts and conditioning practices.
The text describes a method to propagate plants by bending branches to touch and root in soil, forming new roots along the stem. It explains pinning and moist soil coverage, summer rooting, and eventual transplantation to new soil. Mentioned fruits include grapes and berries as similar examples.
Training advice stresses introducing a bit gradually to horses. Start with a simple bridle and allow the horse to wear it before using a restraining bit. Begin with a mild curb and gradually increase head position control as the horse learns to resist lowering the head.
An old Maine Farmer correspondent notes cutting potato tops when green and drying them. They are stored for winter stock feed, valued higher than potatoes or turnips, with one to three feedings per week. The tops are claimed to be eagerly eaten and healthy for livestock.
The text urges a persistent battle against weeds telling readers to mow regularly and clip them close to the ground with hoes and shears. It emphasizes preventing seed formation and notes that some weeds can flourish for years if allowed to mature.
The passage advises preparing ground with subsoil plow, creating two passes between rows for soil dressing, and avoiding other green crops. It suggests applying liquid manure or plant-based manure between drills to enrich soil, aiming to keep carrot tops green while the soil remains rich.
Readable lines indicate farmers discussing saving fodder and straw for winter and disposing of surplus stock. Mentions of goats and animals, removal of straw, and preparing grain for a good supply.
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